CHEVROLET PLYMOUTH ACCLAIM 1993 Service Manual

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
Ä BATTERY/STARTING/CHARGING SYSTEMS DIAGNOSTICS 8A - 29

BATTERY/STARTER/GENERATOR SERVICE
CONTENTS
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BATTERY REMOVAL, INSTALLATION AND SERVICE ............................. 1
GENERATOR ............................ 9 SPECIFICATIONS
....................... 12
STARTER ............................... 4
BATTERY REMOVAL, INSTALLATION AND SERVICE
GENERAL INFORMATION
This first section will cover Battery replacement and
service procedures only. For Battery diagnostic proce-
dures, refer to Group 8A, Battery/Starting/Charging
Systems Diagnostics. Factory installed batteries (Fig. 1) do not have re-
movable battery cell caps. Water cannot be added to
factory installed battery. Battery is sealed, except for
small vent holes in the top. Chemical composition
inside the battery produces an extremely small amount
of gases at normal charging voltages. The factory
installed battery is equipped with a test indicator that
displays a colored ball to show the battery's state of
charge.
² Green Indicator = Full charge
² Black Indicator = Discharged
² Yellow Indicator = Battery replacement required.
BATTERY VISUAL INSPECTION AND SERVICE
(1) Make sure ignition switch is in OFF position and
all accessories are OFF. (2) Disconnect and remove the battery cable termi-
nals from the battery posts. Remove negative cable
first (Fig. 2). WARNING: TO PROTECT THE HANDS FROM BAT-
TERY ACID, A SUITABLE PAIR OF HEAVY DUTY
RUBBER GLOVES, NOT THE HOUSEHOLD TYPE,
SHOULD BE WORN WHEN REMOVING OR SERVIC-
ING A BATTERY. SAFETY GLASSES ALSO SHOULD
BE WORN.
(3) Lift battery heat shield off battery, if equipped
(Fig. 3). (4) Remove battery hold down nut and clamp.
Fig. 1 Maintenance Free Battery
Fig. 2 Remove Battery Cables
Fig. 3 Battery Hold-Down
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(5) Remove the battery from vehicle.
(6) Clean top of battery with a solution of warm
water and baking soda. Apply solution with a bristle
brush and allow to soak until acid deposits loosen
(Fig. 4). Rinse with clear water and blot dry with pa-
per toweling. Dispose of toweling in a safe manner.
Refer to the WARNINGS on the top of battery.
CAUTION: Do not allow baking soda solution to en-
ter vent holes, as damage to battery can result.
(7) Inspect battery case and cover for cracks or
leakage. If leakage is present, battery must be re-
placed. (8) Inspect battery tray (Fig. 5) for damage caused
by acid from battery. If acid damage is present, it
will be necessary to clean area with same solution
described in Step (6). (9) Clean battery posts with a suitable battery post
cleaning tool (Fig. 6). (10) Clean inside surfaces of battery cable terminal
clamps with a suitable battery terminal cleaning tool
(Fig. 7). Replace damaged or frayed cables and bro-
ken terminal clamps. (11) Inspect battery for proper or damaged hold
down ledge. (12) Install battery in vehicle making sure that
battery is positioned properly on battery tray (Fig.
3). (13) Install battery hold down clamp and nut. Be
sure that clamp is positioned properly and aligned on
battery. (14) Install battery heat shield.
(15) Place felt grease washer onto Positive (+) bat-
tery post. (16) Connect battery cable clamps to battery posts
making sure top of clamp is flush with top of post
(Fig. 8). Install POSITIVE cable first. (17) Tighten clamp nuts securely.
Fig. 4 Cleaning Battery
Fig. 5 Battery Tray
Fig. 6 Cleaning Battery Posts
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Fig. 7 Cleaning Battery Cable Terminal
Fig. 8 Battery Cables Disconnected
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STARTER INDEX
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General Information ........................ 4
Neutral Starter and Back-Up Switch ........... 8
Starter Component Replacement .............. 5
Starter Interlock Switch: Clutch Pedal Mounted/ Manual Transmission Only ................. 7 Starter Motor Replacement
.................. 4
Starting System ........................... 4
Supply Circuit and Control Circuit ............. 4
GENERAL INFORMATION
This section will cover Starter replacement and
service procedures only. For starter diagnostic proce-
dures, refer to Group 8A, Battery/Starting/Charging
Systems Diagnostics.
STARTING SYSTEM
The starting system has:
² Ignition switch
² Starter relay
² Neutral starting and back-up switch with auto-
matic transmissions
² Clutch pedal mounted starter interlock switch
with manual transmissions
² Wiring harness
² Battery
² Starter motor with an integral solenoid
BOSCH STARTERS
²A Bosch permanent magnet starter motor is avail-
able on 2.2L, 2.5L and 3.0L engines on all vehicles.
A planetary gear train transmits power between
starter motor and pinion shaft. The fields consist of
six permanent magnets.
NIPPONDENSO STARTERS
² A Nippondenso reduction gear-field coil starter
motor is available on 3.0L, 3.3L and 3.8L engines.
SUPPLY CIRCUIT AND CONTROL CIRCUIT
Both starter systems consist of two separate cir-
cuits:
² A high amperage supply to feed the starter motor.
² A low amperage circuit to control the starter sole-
noid. For additional information on starter motor supply
and control circuits, refer to Group 8A, Battery/Start-
ing/Charging Systems Diagnostics.
STARTER MOTOR REPLACEMENT
BOSCH STARTERÐ2.2L/2.5L ENGINE
(1) Disconnect battery negative cable (Fig. 1).
(2) Raise vehicle. (3) Remove heat shield clip from the starter and
heat shield is clipped to starter (Fig. 2). For easier
servicing, do not remove the wiring from starter at
this time.
(4) Remove two bolts and one nut attaching starter
to engine (Fig. 3). (5) Remove starter/starter solenoid assembly from
engine. Position the starter to gain access to the wir-
ing connectors. (6) Disconnect the positive battery cable and wir-
ing at the starter. (7) Remove the starter from vehicle.
Fig. 1 Remove or Install Battery Cable
Fig. 2 Starter Heat ShieldÐ4 Cylinder Engines
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(8) For installation, reverse above procedures.
Clean corrosion/dirt from the cable and wire termi-
nals before installing wiring to the solenoid.
BOSCH OR NIPPONDENSO STARTERÐ3.0L/ 3.3L/3.8L ENGINE
(1) Disconnect NEGATIVE battery cable (Fig. 1).
(2) Raise vehicle.
(3) Remove three starter attaching bolts at engine/
transaxle (Fig. 4).
(4) Remove the two wire connector terminal nuts
and remove wiring connector (Bosch, Fig. 5) (Nippon-
denso, Fig. 6 or 7). (5) Remove starter from vehicle (Bosch, Fig. 8)
(Nippondenso, Fig. 9). (6) For installation, reverse above procedures.
Clean corrosion/dirt from the cable and wire termi-
nals before installing wiring to the solenoid.
STARTER COMPONENT REPLACEMENT
Caution: When servicing the starter assembly off
the vehicle, do not clamp the starter to a vice. In-
ternal damage may result.
Fig. 3 Bosch StarterÐ2.2L/2.5L Engine
Fig. 4 Remove or Install Attaching BoltsÐTypical
Fig. 5 Wire Terminal ConnectionsÐBosch Starter
Fig. 6 Wire Terminal ConnectionsÐ3.0L EngineÐNippondenso Starter
Fig. 7 Wire Terminal ConnectionsÐ3.3L/3.8L EngineÐNippondenso Starter
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NIPPONDENSO STARTER GEAR AND CLUTCH
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (1) Remove the two gear housing attaching screws
and separate the gear housing from the solenoid
housing (Fig. 10). The pinion gear, pinion gear bear-
ing, and drive gear will be loose between the solenoid
housing and gear housing (Fig. 11). When reinstall-
ing pinion gear and bearing, wipe with a clean rag
and coat with lightweight high temperature wheel
bearing grease. Place the lubricated bearing and
gear over the bearing shaft in the gear housing (Fig.
12). (2) Remove the starter gear and clutch assembly
from the solenoid housing (Fig. 13). (3) For assemble, reverse above procedures.
BOSCH STARTER SOLENOID REPLACEMENT
(1) Remove field terminal nut (Fig. 14).
(2) Remove field terminal (Fig. 15).
(3) Remove field washer (Fig. 16). (4) Remove three solenoid mounting screws (Fig.
17). (5) Remove the solenoid from the starter assembly.
(6) For installation, reverse above procedures.
Fig. 8 Remove/Install StarterÐBoschÐTypical
Fig. 9 Remove/Install
StarterÐNippondensoÐTypical
Fig. 10 Remove or Install Gear Housing
Fig. 11 Remove or Install Drive and Pinion Gears
Fig. 12 Lubricate and Install Pinion Gear Bearing
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BOSCH STARTER GEAR AND CLUTCH REPLACEMENT
(1) Remove solenoid assembly (Fig. 18).
(2) Remove the two through-bolts securing the
starter drive end housing to the motor housing (Fig.
19) and separate housings. (3) Remove rubber seal (Fig. 20). (4) Pull the gear and clutch assembly from the
drive end housing (Fig. 21). (5) For installation, reverse above procedures.
STARTER INTERLOCK SWITCH: CLUTCH PEDAL
MOUNTED/MANUAL TRANSMISSION ONLY
For electrical diagnostics, refer to Group 8A, Bat-
tery/Starting/Charging Systems Diagnostics, Starter
relays.
Fig. 13 Gear and Clutch Assembly
Fig. 14 Field Terminal Nut
Fig. 15 Field Coil Terminal
Fig. 16 Field Terminal Washer
Fig. 17 Solenoid Mounting Screws
Fig. 18 Solenoid
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For replacement and adjustment of this switch, re-
fer to Group 6, Manual Transaxle Clutch, Manual
Transaxle Starter Interlock Switch.
NEUTRAL STARTER AND BACK-UP SWITCH
For electrical diagnostics when checking the
starter circuits, refer to Group 8A, Battery/Starting/
Charging Systems Diagnostics, Starter Relays. For removal and installation of neutral switch, re-
fer to Group 21, Transaxle Neutral Starter and
Back-up Switch Replacement.
Fig. 19 Through-BoltFig. 20 Rubber Seal
Fig. 21 Starter Drive Gear Train
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